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UK surname

Nathani

An Indian surname derived from the Sanskrit word "Nath" meaning lord or protector.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Leicester and Oadby and Wigston.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nathani is 115 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

115

2016, ranked #28,348

Peak year

2016

115 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 115 in 2016, ranked #28,348.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 7 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Nathani surname distribution map

The map shows where the Nathani surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Nathani surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Nathani over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1891 historical 7 #33,665
1997 modern 48 #32,878
1998 modern 52 #32,732
1999 modern 55 #32,561
2000 modern 57 #32,417
2001 modern 57 #32,275
2002 modern 71 #31,351
2003 modern 76 #30,883
2004 modern 82 #30,468
2005 modern 85 #30,219
2006 modern 70 #32,240
2007 modern 79 #31,628
2008 modern 88 #30,857
2009 modern 100 #29,597
2010 modern 103 #29,780
2011 modern 110 #28,478
2012 modern 108 #28,849
2013 modern 108 #29,379
2014 modern 105 #30,204
2015 modern 103 #30,444
2016 modern 115 #28,348

Geography

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Where Nathanis are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Leicester and Oadby and Wigston. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Leicester 027 Leicester
2 Oadby and Wigston 009 Oadby and Wigston
3 Leicester 006 Leicester
4 Leicester 009 Leicester
5 Leicester 022 Leicester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nathani

These lists show first names that appear often with the Nathani surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Nathani

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Nathani, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Nathani surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Nathani household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Nathani is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Nathani is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Nathani falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Nathani is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Nathani, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Nathani

The surname NATHANI has its origins in India, specifically in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is believed to have emerged sometime between the 12th and 15th centuries CE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "natha," meaning lord or master, and is often associated with members of the Nath sect, a Hindu religious movement founded by the mystic Gorakhnath.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NATHANI surname can be found in the Jain literary work "Prabandhāvalī" by Rajashekhara Suri, written in the 14th century CE. This text mentions a Jain monk named Ratnaditya NATHANI, who resided in the town of Patan (present-day Gujarat) during the reign of the Solanki dynasty.

In the 16th century, the NATHANI surname appears in the historical records of the Maratha Empire, particularly in the accounts of the military campaigns led by the legendary Maratha warrior Shivaji Bhosle. One notable figure from this period was Bhaskarrao NATHANI, a prominent commander in Shivaji's army, who played a crucial role in the capture of the fort of Purandar in 1648.

During the Mughal era, the NATHANI surname gained prominence in the region of Rajasthan. The "Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan" by James Tod, written in the early 19th century, mentions a Rajput chieftain named Rao Jalim Singh NATHANI, who ruled over the town of Nathani (now known as Nathana) in the district of Jalore.

In the 18th century, the NATHANI name was associated with the Holkar dynasty, a prominent Maratha ruling family. One notable figure was Tukoji Holkar NATHANI, a military commander who served under the famed Maratha leader Malhar Rao Holkar. Tukoji played a significant role in the Third Anglo-Maratha War against the British East India Company in the early 19th century.

Another notable bearer of the NATHANI surname was Pran NATHANI (1857-1923), a renowned Gujarati poet and playwright. He was a pioneer of modern Gujarati literature and is considered one of the foremost literary figures of the 19th century in Gujarat.

These are just a few examples of the historical figures and references associated with the NATHANI surname, which has a rich heritage rooted in the cultural and literary traditions of India, particularly in the western and northern regions of the subcontinent.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Nathani surname: questions and answers

How common is the Nathani surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 115 in 2016. That gives Nathani a modern rank of #28,348.

What does the Nathani surname mean?

An Indian surname derived from the Sanskrit word "Nath" meaning lord or protector.

What does the Nathani map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Nathani bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.